H94.8
Non-billableOth disrd of ear in diseases classified elsewhere
Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •congenital syphilisA50.0
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth disrd of ear in diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth disrd of ear in diseases classified elsewhere is H94.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere". H94.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H94.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H94.8 represents “Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H94.8 a billable code?
No, H94.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under H94.8.
What chapter is H94.8 in?
H94.8 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).
What codes cannot be used with H94.8?
H94.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: aural myiasis (B87.4); syphilitic labyrinthitis (A52.79).
What are the subcategories under H94.8?
H94.8 has 4 child codes, including: H94.80 (Oth disrd of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, unsp ear), H94.81 (Oth disrd of right ear in diseases classified elsewhere), H94.82 (Oth disrd of left ear in diseases classified elsewhere), H94.83 (Oth disrd of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H94.8?
H94.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477461. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H94.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth disrd of ear in diseases classified elsewhere affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H94.8?
H94.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: AC0Z (Diseases of the ear or mastoid process, unspecified).
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